District Administrator - Atlantic District

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The District Administrator serves within the district in a peer work group for the purposes of discovery, collaboration and growth. This position will focus on the implementation and exercise of administrative processes that simplify administration and maximize ministry for the district.

If interested, please apply by Friday, October 23rd.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial:

• Serve as a high-level liaison between the bookkeeper and the district office; communicating information for the proper classification of expenses
• Partner with the ministry operations and accounting department in the oversight and implementation of efficient systems to submit expenses.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget
• Review with regularity financial reports for accuracy and consistency with budget (payroll, travel, office expenses, church planting, events, etc.)
• Provide to the district supervisor and district council regular updates of the financial position and activities of the district
• Assist in maintaining strong internal controls over financial activities

Property:

• Serve as a high-level liaison between the National Property Specialist Department and churches regarding district/church property transactions; leases (rental agreements)/licenses, purchases, construction, loans, remodels, inspections and environmental reviews, sales and maintenance of temporarily closed properties

Administrative:

• Coach, resource and function as a consultant to pastors and church administrators in the areas of finances, property transactions, church councils, church administrative practices, internal controls, licensing, and The Hub database system, offering group training settings as needed
• Oversee child and youth protection process; affirm background check system, emphasize awareness of child safety ratios
• Coach, resource and advocate for churches in navigating Foursquare insurance issues
• Maintain overall knowledge of Foursquare administrative policies, procedures, and practices and regularly communicate this information with churches.
• Maintain overall knowledge of the Bylaws and Code of Ethics

Licensing, Church Registration and The Hub:

• Serve as a high-level liaison between the licensing coordinator and churches on pastoral licensing and registering new churches, creating solutions for atypical situations
• Coach and resource churches through the Covenant church process
• Assist in the coordination as needed with district ethics committee meetings
• Oversee The Hub database system:
  • Quarterly or Bi-Annually connect with “non-stewarding” churches regarding lack of participation in stewarding expectations.
  • Analyze The Hub information of the churches to assess, discover trends and report findings that empowers the district team

General:

• Help maintain and implement district office vision, values, and culture through daily interactions with local church pastors and staff
• Partner with the distributed team in development, support and implementation of delivery systems
• Work with other districts to implement shared initiatives in the area of church multiplication, leadership development, church transformation and property transactions
• Maintain open and detailed communication with district staff, other districts, national administrative specialists and the entire distributed team
• Oversee, enhance and maintain an organized working environment, and systems for the district office
• Support planning, administration, and execution of district events as directed by District Supervisor
• Pursue continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge related to the position

Travel, Public Speaking, Other:

• Speak at local churches (anniversaries, dedications, special occasions, guest speaker) as needed
• Travel as needed for attendance and participation in conferences, training events and Foursquare conventions
• Conduct any other duty or responsibility as directed by team leader

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES

• Demonstrates humility and a growth mindset with an attitude of servant-leadership; placing serving over being served and collaboration over individualization
• A commitment to The Foursquare “one-team” growth culture
• 5+ years of budget management and/or financial experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent level of experience, training and education
• Ability to be an effective leader as well as a team member; facilitate progressive change
• High level of professionalism and spiritual maturity with the ability to partner in sensitive matters and to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledgeable of basic administrative, accounting and financial business documents
• Experience managing and developing a budget while adhering to financial best practices
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, create timelines and meet project deadlines; attend to detail
• Organized, self-starter with a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear communicator
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly
• Experienced in Office 365

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity of fingers, hands and wrists; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the phone; have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this position. Job descriptions are not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake duties which are broadly in line with the above responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Originally posted on Himalayas